Magnetic Actuators and Sensors

The Second Edition of this must-have book for today's engineers includes the latest updates and advances in the field of magnetic actuators and sensors. Magnetic Actuators and Sensors emphasizes computer-aided design techniques—especially magnetic finite element analysis; offers many new sections on topics ranging from magnetic separators to spin valve sensors; and features numerous worked calculations, illustrations, and real-life applications.

To aid readers in building solid, fundamental, theoretical background and design know-how, the book provides in-depth coverage in four parts:

PART I: MAGNETICS

Introduction

Basic Electromagnetics

Reluctance Method

Finite-Element Method

Magnetic Force

Other Magnetic Performance Parameters

PART II: ACTUATORS

Magnetic Actuators Operated by Direct Current

Magnetic Actuators Operated by Alternating Current

Magnetic Actuator Transient Operation

PART III: SENSORS

Hall Effect and Magnetoresistive Sensors

Other Magnetic Sensors

PART IV: SYSTEMS

Coil Design and Temperature Calculations

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Electromechanical Finite Elements

Electromechanical Analysis Using Systems Models

Coupled Electrohydraulic Analysis Using Systems Models

With access to a support website containing downloadable software data files (including MATLAB® data files) for verifying design techniques and analytical methods, Magnetic Actuators and Sensors, Second Edition is an exemplary learning tool for practicing engineers and engineering students involved in the design and application of magnetic actuators and sensors.

The Second Edition of this must-have book for today's engineers includes the latest updates and advances in the field of magnetic actuators and sensors. Magnetic Actuators and Sensors emphasizes computer-aided design techniques—especially magnetic finite element analysis; offers many new sections on topics ranging from magnetic separators to spin valve sensors; and features numerous worked calculations, illustrations, and real-life applications.

To aid readers in building solid, fundamental, theoretical background and design know-how, the book provides in-depth coverage in four parts: